I loved every minute of this series! It had me in stitches, I was laughing so much! Risa Koizumi and Atsushi Otani have such a comical relationship and yet from the beginning you are rooting for them to get together. The series also portrays the insecurities of a first relationship very accurately and I'm sure most people can relate. Unlike many other anime series', I didn't feel frustrated by the writing or the lack of progress. And, having listened to it in Japanese (and read English subtitles), I commend the voice actors for conveying the emotions portrayed on screen excellently! All in all a series well worth watching (and re-watching)!
13 Reviews
Time machine for the soul
stirlitzzz5 March 2016
This is it - The Unbearable Lightness of Being in it's essence! Someone said that it is hidden in ignorance and apathy, but I fundamentally disagree with this statement and believe that the wings will acquire only those who want to know more, to be more proficient, who make their tries and don't afraid to make mistakes. Lovely Complex is anime about that kind of persons - about children, the better ones, who we were when we were young.
Exactly this an amazing work of Japanese animation will help you to regain long forgotten sense of youth. The sense of time when you probably do not know anything about unpleasant sides of life, but you are pretty sure that life is bright and certainly beautiful, that you need to clear it up what exactly it is. Very often this innocent feeling is completely absent from our own real lives, and absence of it transforms them into a drab existence.
Lovely Complex softens the soul so touching and tender that you won't notice the change in yourself immediately. But you will, because all of us, without exception, are familiar with the feelings experienced by the main characters. At least all human beings, who tend to doubt no less than for breathing. And it will make you want to fly because of how easily, gracefully and sincerely these feelings are showing.
It will make you want to return to your 15-16-17, cross out the date of birth in the passport, wake up finally from the day-numbing mercantile wheel of fortune, breathe the smell of fireworks, wake up in the mornings cheerfully and happily with the thoughts of your friends, not abominable routine.
Everything written above doesn't mean that Lovely Complex is recommended only for those who are looking for oblivion, euphoria and youthful absolute-maximum happiness. Oh, no, this anime will stole your peace, you will want to experience all at once, to discover life in new ways. And It will awake you for life, sharpen your feelings and bestow an impulse to regain those subtle ephemeral moments that fill our lives with meaning, those moments which true value we can appreciate only after a while. And no matter how many of them you will find in your past, it won't be enough. That's why just the thought of being sitting within four walls alone in front of flickering monitor will cause you at least a heartburn.
Yes, despite the fact that the complex is 'lovely', it will reward you with a great motivating kick up the backside. Because it is absolutely impossible not to fall in love with the main characters. It is impossible not to reconsider your retrograde views on school anime genre. It is impossible not to forgive mistakes of the industry. Lovely Complex redeems the sins of the genre by its very existence, soothes, sets a peaceful mood and increases the number of smiles in the world - it is 100% impracticable not to smile while watching. Your lips will break into a smile because of what you'll see on the screen - absurdity; humor; foolishness, that comes not from stupidity, but from despair; courage that comes from a hopelessness; the first love; trembling hamstrings; thrill of the heart - all of us went through this, but not everyone managed to keep a joy of discovery. But don't be confused by the words written above, this one is that rare case when rose-colored sentiments will not cause you an allergic reaction - it is impossible to have allergic to yourself!
This work is light and easy, but at the same time it is stubborn and persistent as the inner voice, which repeats 'Everything will be fine'. And it certainly will, if you won't sit idly by. Lovely Complex contains one simple well-defined thought - unenterprising persons will lose. Always. For the love you have to struggle. For the sake of the friendship you have to be ready for anything.
The authors invented the real time machine, which allows to re-experience the long-forgotten feelings, this travel could be bit painful (yes, unfortunately time doesn't have reverse direction), but it is so comprehensive, so sincere and plausible. And you love, and you believe, and all of this is just because of some anime about Japanese teenagers... What is it if not a real magic?
Exactly this an amazing work of Japanese animation will help you to regain long forgotten sense of youth. The sense of time when you probably do not know anything about unpleasant sides of life, but you are pretty sure that life is bright and certainly beautiful, that you need to clear it up what exactly it is. Very often this innocent feeling is completely absent from our own real lives, and absence of it transforms them into a drab existence.
Lovely Complex softens the soul so touching and tender that you won't notice the change in yourself immediately. But you will, because all of us, without exception, are familiar with the feelings experienced by the main characters. At least all human beings, who tend to doubt no less than for breathing. And it will make you want to fly because of how easily, gracefully and sincerely these feelings are showing.
It will make you want to return to your 15-16-17, cross out the date of birth in the passport, wake up finally from the day-numbing mercantile wheel of fortune, breathe the smell of fireworks, wake up in the mornings cheerfully and happily with the thoughts of your friends, not abominable routine.
Everything written above doesn't mean that Lovely Complex is recommended only for those who are looking for oblivion, euphoria and youthful absolute-maximum happiness. Oh, no, this anime will stole your peace, you will want to experience all at once, to discover life in new ways. And It will awake you for life, sharpen your feelings and bestow an impulse to regain those subtle ephemeral moments that fill our lives with meaning, those moments which true value we can appreciate only after a while. And no matter how many of them you will find in your past, it won't be enough. That's why just the thought of being sitting within four walls alone in front of flickering monitor will cause you at least a heartburn.
Yes, despite the fact that the complex is 'lovely', it will reward you with a great motivating kick up the backside. Because it is absolutely impossible not to fall in love with the main characters. It is impossible not to reconsider your retrograde views on school anime genre. It is impossible not to forgive mistakes of the industry. Lovely Complex redeems the sins of the genre by its very existence, soothes, sets a peaceful mood and increases the number of smiles in the world - it is 100% impracticable not to smile while watching. Your lips will break into a smile because of what you'll see on the screen - absurdity; humor; foolishness, that comes not from stupidity, but from despair; courage that comes from a hopelessness; the first love; trembling hamstrings; thrill of the heart - all of us went through this, but not everyone managed to keep a joy of discovery. But don't be confused by the words written above, this one is that rare case when rose-colored sentiments will not cause you an allergic reaction - it is impossible to have allergic to yourself!
This work is light and easy, but at the same time it is stubborn and persistent as the inner voice, which repeats 'Everything will be fine'. And it certainly will, if you won't sit idly by. Lovely Complex contains one simple well-defined thought - unenterprising persons will lose. Always. For the love you have to struggle. For the sake of the friendship you have to be ready for anything.
The authors invented the real time machine, which allows to re-experience the long-forgotten feelings, this travel could be bit painful (yes, unfortunately time doesn't have reverse direction), but it is so comprehensive, so sincere and plausible. And you love, and you believe, and all of this is just because of some anime about Japanese teenagers... What is it if not a real magic?
I highly enjoyed it
HamChuuuuuuu24 January 2019
The simply premise of a tall girl falling in love for a short guy is unique and interesting, this anime is from 2007 so that explains it hasn't the best animation but the magic comes from the amazing and lovely characters, even the friends of the mains characters are really cool, it's really fun anime and with all the faces that the characters do I was laughing so hard the whole time.
Definitely highly recommended even if you don't like anime in general but like romantic comedies.
Definitely highly recommended even if you don't like anime in general but like romantic comedies.
Golden Show
danisbelmm14 December 2020
Lovely Complex is pretty much the best rom com I've ever watched. There's nothing like it. It's seriously hilarious and the characters are all well done and super relatable!!
Highly recommend it if you are looking for a funny show!!
Highly recommend it if you are looking for a funny show!!
A tall girl and a short guy = love it!
Irishchatter30 August 2018
I honestly loved Risa and Otani! They were always getting on each others nerves like an old married couple and like it was pure hilarious to hear them say rubbish to each other! The comedy was pretty funny and the romance was just adorable! I give this anime a 8/10!
The best Romcom ever
arcnom2 July 2023
This was my first anime and this anime is so good, I mean it contains everything, everything is perfectly summed up and balanced, it does makes you cry and laugh at the same time, never saw a show like this, totally recommended for everyone, being a short guy myself, I found it pretty good. And truly the comedy in this anime is top notch, brilliant in every scene, and the scenes which are emotional will directly connect with you, you'll cry for sure, I wish it to be more popular, and I really was hoping there would've been planning for 2nd season, but sadly there's no 2nd season, I beg to the creators please bring us a 2nd season.
<3
zero-678283 October 2021
A good amorous comic anime.
pinocchietto26 May 2020
My all time favourite
gemma-pleavin199313 February 2020
Warning: Spoilers
I've watched this anime so many times I've lost count, yet with every re-watch I grow to love the characters even more and there's always something new I notice.
Despite the iffy animation and the style it has a certain charm about it and the voice acting is phenomenal and unique with being in Kansai-ben.
It remains one of the funniest, sweetest and relatable series I've ever had the pleasure to watch, however it is not without some faults:
Despite these shortcomings you also have:
Overall it is a nostalgic masterpiece that always has me hungry for more of these beloved characters. (It's never too late for a season 2 though! )
Despite the iffy animation and the style it has a certain charm about it and the voice acting is phenomenal and unique with being in Kansai-ben.
It remains one of the funniest, sweetest and relatable series I've ever had the pleasure to watch, however it is not without some faults:
- The will they won't they DOES get annoying but it's 100% true to the source material.
- Even from reading the manga Koizumi really agitates me when she chooses to go with the other guy to the concert, the AMOUNT of time she spent head over heels in love with Otani and she goes and does that just added unneccesary filler to me. (That is why I'm knocking a star off)
- I would have loved to have seen a FULL adaptation of the manga. This series ends just as they graduate from high school but the manga follows them up until college.
Despite these shortcomings you also have:
- A great soundtrack, the 1st OP is still my favourite though.
- The supporting cast aren't just background characters and they mesh well with the main two. They of course don't get as much screentime but I cared for them.
- Otani and Koizumis friendship and banter is just everything, I personally love the first half of the series more because the comedy is a lot stronger; there is a tonal shift after the confession (which I don't blame) but I do feel episodes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 to be the strongest comedy wise.
Overall it is a nostalgic masterpiece that always has me hungry for more of these beloved characters. (It's never too late for a season 2 though! )
Gave good laughter after very long time
dushmarupasinghe30 April 2021
Great, Funny and Exciting anime
Ali7alakbaR20 January 2022
After years of finding was not disappointed at all
winterfoxweeb8 May 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Lovely Complex I love this anime alot it is old and very cool the charecters are surprisingly attractive and the Lovely complex were so cute but it got on my nerves because otani couldn't except his feelings or he WAS SO DENSE!!!!! Ok for real though who Is that dense I've met and seen dense people screw it im dense but for real THOUGH YOU GONNA DO MY GIRL RISA LIKE THAT NAH uh no you ain't but that was a fun beutiful anime to watch so goofy loved it to my core wish there was more of the college life like ita kiss but still SO VERY GOOD LOVED IT.
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